Archived App (Last seen on 21 Jan 2025)
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A clinical resource for Canadian physicians and healthcare practitioners to guide the initial screening and management of newly arrived refugees and immigrants. It provides key information for first visits, screening results, common issues, and useful tools like maps and links to other resources.
1.6
August 20, 2024
- Minor updates.
Refugee Care is a clinical resource designed to guide Canadian physicians and healthcare practitioners through the initial screening and management of newly arrived refugees and refugee claimants. It offers information on first visits, screening results, common issues, and useful clinical tools.
The clinical content and application design for Refugee Care were created by Guillaume Mongeau-Martin, MDCM, MGH, CCFP, DTM&H. The content was reviewed and approved by the physician group at the Calgary Refugee Health Society.
No, Refugee Care does not represent any government entity and is not related to the Government of Canada. The recommendations are based on the current practice at the Calgary Refugee Health Society and should not be considered official clinical guidelines.
Refugee Care is divided into four main sections: First Visit guidance, Screening Results interpretation, Common Issues encountered in refugee patients, and Tools such as distribution maps, algorithms, and clinic locations.
Yes, Refugee Care is intended for use by licensed medical practitioners and medical students. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the specific health needs of refugee populations.
Yes, Refugee Care contains advertisements. As a free application, advertisements are displayed to support its continued development and availability.
Refugee Care is available for iOS devices, specifically compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 17+ for the latest version.
The app was last updated on August 20, 2024, with version 1.6. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing maintenance and potential for future improvements.
